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2016 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

8,211 recalls · Page 42 of 165

2016 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,211 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.07% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 165 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2016.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 47 critical, 3 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 11 distinct recalling firms operating in 3 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (44), NHTSA (4), CPSC (2), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.

Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2016 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

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CPSC Moderate Oct 13, 2016

Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Moderate Oct 13, 2016

Samsung Expands Recall of Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Based on Additional Incidents with Replacement Phones; Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
NHTSA Critical Oct 13, 2016

DODGE,RAM 2007-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

DODGE,RAM
NHTSA Critical Oct 13, 2016

SUBARU 2007-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBARU
NHTSA Critical Oct 13, 2016

VOLVO 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

VOLVO
NHTSA Critical Oct 13, 2016

JEEP 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

JEEP
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

1.5 oz PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, 80/case

Savory Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 071725748010, Sunflower Seeds Roasted and Salted, Best By/Date Code: 11/27/2016. UPC 007172524140, Amport Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seeds…

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 041498205379, Southern Grove Tuscan Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 4/28/2017 .

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 071725711939, Amport Foods Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Best By/Date Code: 1/7/2017 .

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

The Inebriated Apple Wine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 11oz, UPC 010749040151

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16.5oz, UPC 010749008502

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cranberry Orange Muffin Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 14.8oz, UPC 010749011304

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Flower Pot Muffin Mix Cinnamon Swirl Streusel with Drizzle Icing, packaged in a packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a paper bag and packaged…

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cheesy Roasted Garlic Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16.75oz, UPC 010749008243

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Chips)-BS135, packaged in a 50lb bag, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 67501 …

C H S Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Red Zinfandel Wine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 12.25oz, UPC 010749040205

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Million Dollar Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 12.7oz, UPC 010749011540

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

White Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 18.5oz, UPC 010749008335

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Fiery Chipotle Cheese Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16.25oz, UPC 010749008076

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Tuscan Herb with Parmesan Cheese Wine Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16oz, UPC 010749040045

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 075450041101Hy-Vee Santa Fe Trail Mix., Best By/Date Code: 3/31/2017.

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Sun Dried Tomatoes with White Wine Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749040083

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 071725728166, Natures Harvest Afternoon Snack Blend, Best By/Date Code: 11/28/2016.

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 4130300137, Essential Everyday Trail Mix Bars, Best By/Date Code: JAN 04 17.

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cinnamon Pecan with Streusel Topping Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 17.8oz, UPC 010749008717

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 071725711533, Natures Harvest Southwest Trail MixBest By/Date Code: 11/28/2016,12/27/2016,12/30/2016, 1/17/2017 . UPC 708615110434, K&G South…

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 070038614142, Best Choice Mountain Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 3/14/2017. UPC 041498148447, Southern Grove Mountain Trail Mix, Best by Dat…

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Bloody Mary Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749007833

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Drunken Cherry Wine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 11.5oz, UPC 010749040274

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Flower Pot Muffin Mix Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze, packaged in a packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a paper bag and packaged with t…

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Italian Herb Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15oz, UPC 010749008175

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cheesy Garlic Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749008069 (brands are: Rabbit Cree…

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 041498211004, Southern Grove PB & Pretzel Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 3/28/2017,4/5/2017 .

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cheesy Garlic Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749008359

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 049022880641 Delish Blueberry Nut Blend Premium Trail Mix., Best By/Date Code: 3/17/2017.

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Flower Pot Cheesy Garlic Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in clay pot, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749850354

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cheesy Garlic Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749008359

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

potato/whole peeled, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in poly bags inside cardbo…

Greenberg Fruit Co
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Caramel Pecan with Streusel Topping Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 18.25oz, UPC 010749008700

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz (111g) and 8 1/4 oz (220g) net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE***OCTOPUS IN OIL***NET WEIGHT…

Ballester Hermanos, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Rustic Tomato & Basil Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.9oz, UPC 010749007840

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Crispy Parmesan and Bacon Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 17.85oz, UPC 010749008113

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cinnamon Applesauce Muffin Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 13.5oz, UPC 010749011014

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Three Cheese Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 17.25oz, UPC 010749008274

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 041498200183 Southern Grove Unwind Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 3/28/2017.

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Sunflower Kernels packaged in the following brands and sizes: UPC 041498206680, Southern Grove Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels, Best by/D…

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 041498202057 Southern Grove Sunny Cranberry Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 3/28/2017.

Treehouse Foods
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Buffalo Wing Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.6oz, UPC 010749007864

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Flower Pot Muffin Mix "Tangy" Lemon Poppyseed, packaged in a packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a paper bag and packaged with two clay pots…

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2016

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.